LAKE OCKLAWAHA

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Lake Ocklawaha


April 20, 2024

Lake Ocklawaha is a popular fishing destination in Florida, known for its abundant species of bass, catfish, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating, with the Ocala National Forest just a short drive away. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing in the early morning or evening for the best catch. The best time to visit is in the spring or fall, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Fish Feeder #2

Doctors Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Butler Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Whittakers Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pope Duval East Pond

Almaco Jack • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fish Feeder #1

Laura S Walker Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Watson Pond

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

Almaco Jack • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

HAMPTON LAKE BOAT RAMP
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
USINA BOAT RAMP
Watershed,
IMPACT ROAD CLAY COUNTY
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
DOUGLAS C CRANE PARK
Watershed,
SHORE DRIVE BOAT RAMP
Watershed,
PALMO FISH CAMP ROAD 8698, SAINT AUGUSTINE
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
AVENUE A 16, STARKE
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
VILANO CAUSEWAY 600, SAINT AUGUSTINE
Daytona - St. Augustine Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST 75TH AVENUE 14218, STARKE
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
FL A1A ST. AUGUSTINE
Daytona - St. Augustine Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS TO THE VICINITY OF SNOOK HAVEN FISH CAMP AT APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18
Myakka Watershed, Florida
A POINT APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF SR 771 AT EL JOBEAN TO THE RIVER'S MOUTH IN THE VICINITY OF HOG ISLAND
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF (AT JUNIPER SPRINGS WILDERNESS) TO BRIDGE ON SH 19 (AT WILDERNESS BOUNDARY)
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Ralph E Simmons Memorial Wildlife Management Area

Fort Clinch State Park

Cumberland Island National Seashore

Crooked River State Park Boat Launch

Kingsland Lions Park

Wilderness Cumberland Island

Stephen C. Foster State Park

Ralph E Simmons Memorial State Forest

St. Marys Civic Park

Howard Peeple's Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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